Tag Archives: animated films

How The Boss Baby Won Me Over

Posted on January 30, 2018 by

Everything about The Boss Baby appeared to be designed to repel me. By the time the movie hit the 17-minute mark, I was just about ready to shut it off because I thought I knew exactly where it was going and why … Continue reading →

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This Is Classic Disney at Its Finest

Posted on December 12, 2017 by

Remember when an eight-minute cartoon could lift you to emotional heights and then bring you to tears mere moments later? I sure do. And Disney was the master of putting my emotions through the wringer. They have continued that tradition … Continue reading →

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Lessons from The Lion King

Posted on September 19, 2017 by

Are there any important lessons we might glean from The Lion King that relate to current events and trends? Let’s find out.

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So, Cars 2 Is Kind of Great

Posted on July 25, 2017 by

Cars 2 does everything a good sequel isn’t supposed to do: It focuses on a minor character from the first film while essentially sidelining the expected main character. It doesn’t follow the same story pattern as the first film. It … Continue reading →

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John Candy vs. Dom DeLuise

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

I grew up with John Candy and Dom DeLuise movies. Their silly performances appealed to me as a kid on a very rudimentary level. They’re big, fat comedians who managed to get a laugh through their awkward yet charming comedic … Continue reading →

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Clever Titles for Inevitable Sequels

Posted on May 9, 2017 by

I’ve been in a funny kind of mood lately. And you’re going to enjoy the fruits of it. I’ve been thinking about sequels and how we all know they’re coming, so why not have fun with their titles and see … Continue reading →

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The Dynamic Do-Over

Posted on February 7, 2017 by

The LEGO Batman Movie looks to be a dynamic do-over for the Dynamic Duo. And thank goodness for that. I loved Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy, and I certainly don’t mind a dark interpretation of the World’s Greatest Detective. But … Continue reading →

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